Water Market

Advancing Sustainable Water Utility Strategies

Water is essential to every community, and utilities face growing pressures to balance infrastructure investments, affordability, and evolving regulations. We turn complex data into actionable guidance. Through financial analysis and sector expertise, we help you address long-term challenges, strengthen financial sustainability, and maintain transparency with stakeholders throughout the water cycle.

Affordability Focus

Align critical infrastructure investments with community affordability goals.

Infrastructure Planning

Develop practical, sustainable capital improvement and funding strategies tailored to your community's needs.

Regulatory Compliance

Provide expert support to meet requirements and ensure transparent, defensible decision-making.

Our Services

Expert guidance at every decision point.

Financial & Rate Services

Management & Regulatory Support

Data & Technology Solutions

Strategic & Resource Planning

Our Results

Proven results that go beyond the study.

Water

City of Magnolia, TX — $175M Capital Strategy

Led Magnolia through $175M in infrastructure investments, including a $93.5M system buyout, ensuring rate sufficiency through FY 2031.

  • Assessed the $175M capital improvement program to optimize investment decisions.
  • Demonstrated rate sufficiency through FY 2031.
  • Implemented a simplified rate structure to promote conservation.
  • Resolved billing inconsistencies to improve accuracy.
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City of Victoria, TX — Rate Modernization & Stormwater Funding

Delivered a council-approved rate plan and established a sustainable stormwater funding mechanism based on property-based runoff impacts.

  • Developed a multi-year water and wastewater revenue plan for FY 2018–2022.
  • Introduced a new stormwater rate structure based on property runoff.
  • Designed a five-year CIP funding strategy utilizing debt and cash resources.
  • Facilitated council workshops and public outreach to support plan adoption.
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City of Del Rio, TX — $92M Infrastructure Plan

Developed a comprehensive rate strategy to support $92M in capital projects, including wholesale rates for Laughlin Air Force Base.

  • Secured funding for $44M in water and $48M in wastewater projects.
  • Wholesale rate for federal military installation.
  • Conducted debt issuance and coverage modeling.
  • Secured council adoption scheduled for June 2025.

Water Insights

Water Experts

Ready to shape the future of your water utility?

We partner with you to plan infrastructure investments, review rate options, and address regulatory requirements, always prioritizing your specific needs with clarity and confidence.

Contact our Water Team